What could a bioarchaeologist look at to determine the age at death of a mature human skeleton (>30 years old)?

a. tooth eruption patterns
b. patterns of bone fusion
c. paleopathologies such as osteoarthritis and enamel hypoplasias
d. patterns of wear on the pubic symphysis
e. density of long bones


d

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Shamans and other magico-religious specialists are effective curers with regard to what kind of disease theory?

A. scientific B. personalistic C. naturalistic D. exotic E. ritualistic

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How is colonialism distinct from other trade relations?

A) Colonies have more resources available for trade than non-colonized areas. B) Colonies are actively possessed by other countries for economic and political advantages. C) Colonies are not autonomous political entities. They rely on neighboring countries and the world economic market for survival. D) Colonialism involves balanced reciprocity between countries. The mother country and the native country share their resources. E) Colonialism involves the possession of countries by Europe or the United States.

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In what region would one find the belief that soul loss can cause illness?

A) Eurasia B) the Mediterranean C) South America D) Africa

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Please write 2-3 sentences identifying the person, place, or thing in terms of age, location, and significance.Codices

What will be an ideal response?

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